Beginning

The beginning of our build journey. From the initial architectural drawings and the arrival of our static caravan, to the first weeks of on site demolition.

Roots up and on the move

Roots up and on the move

Today we took advantage of the good weather and spent the day in the garden up-rooting our existing plants and moving them to other parts of the garden. We have some beautiful plants surrounding the decking and in the border…

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The Plans

The Plans

It has suddenly dawned on me that I haven’t actually shared my architect’s drawings with you all! So, I only thought it right to do this now before works get underway. But before I do, a little update for you all, as…

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New tender specs(!)

New tender specs(!)

A package of joy was waiting for me on my doorstep today – the new and revised tender specifications and plans from our architects (yeah!). I know I shouldn’t get so excited by this, but it’s been a long time…

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DIY chicken house and run

DIY chicken house and run

With the build project drawing closer we need to tackle the issue that is our rodent damaged chicken house. Our five lovely ladies currently live at the bottom of the garden in an old shed and a self contained area,…

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Storage solution

Storage solution

The thought of trying to keep everything packed away neatly and to one side within the house while works get underway really isn’t an appealing thought. The dust, dirt and constant need to shuffle our boxes from one room to the…

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